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As a school, we aim to provide children with a memorable education with a focus on language learning. We provide children with opportunities that help them develop the skills and the knowledge needed to succeed academically while also enabling them to grow as joyful and creative individuals. Our children are supported to be active citizens, always striving to have an impact locally and globally. We are committed to providing our children with a memorable education through engagement with local and global communities, and language teaching for them to become citizens who can play an active role in 21st-century society. Our values are the basis upon which we develop all our work at La Fontaine Academy. They are the following: Excellence Respect Collaboration Responsibility Creativity We expect our staff and children to constantly live out those values, being able to develop a sense of accountability and mutual responsibility across the school. We also recognize our STEP values, which are shared across our academy trust. We teach children that these are our family values. They are: Passion: Passionate about learning Urgency: We recognize the importance of every moment Positivity: We spread positivity to all around us Aspiration: We dare to be great Commitment: We are committed to improving and progressing La Fontaine Academy is an inclusive, non-denominational, state-funded primary school teaching children aged 4 to 11 in English and, for a few hours a week, in French. The school opened in Bromley in September 2014. Our school offers a unique service to parents and communities in Bromley which is underpinned by our beliefs in inclusiveness and academic excellence and the real value to children’s academic potential and life chances that arise from the learning of another language. All children are welcome at our school and we strive for a diverse intake, reflecting our local community. Our school: Delivers the English National Curriculum Focuses on maintaining high standards to secure outstanding assessment results linked to the English National Curriculum Focuses on academic excellence in English, mathematics, science, and French. We measure our success against national standards Provides pupils with excellent preparation for secondary education Develops our pupils’ extraordinary cultural capital through a rich and broad curriculum and extensive community engagement. We understand education to include a deep understanding and appreciation of both British and world cultures as well as of the wide diversity of cultures and customs that make up contemporary life in Britain and beyond Promotes tolerance and cultural exchange, guiding children to become responsible citizens in later life Helps our children become rounded, happy, and confident individuals and achieve their true academic potential in a friendly and disciplined school. View full school

In September 2005, L'Ecole des Petits opened a second school in Battersea, this school was created to extend the age range at L'Ecole to cover from three to eleven years to provide a full pre-primary and primary education from maternelle to CM2. The building is Victorian, being the former home of the Sacred Heart Primary School, run by the Salesians of Don Bosco since 1880. The building underwent a complete refurbishment and a purpose-built extension to provide a school with facilities in keeping with today's educational requirements. Since the opening date eight more classrooms have been added, and today the school houses 13 classrooms and 8 ancillary teaching rooms (including an ICT suite, library, and Art room), plus gymnasium and canteen facilities. At present 255 pupils attend L'Ecole de Battersea, from the Petite Section in Maternelle to CM2. (Ages 3-11) The school continues with the bilingual emphasis given at L'Ecole des Petits and encourages pupils to be fluent in both French and English by the time they leave ( in spoken and written language). L'Ecole welcomes children from different countries, and its teaching reflects this international flavor (the school houses more than 30 nationalities). Family involvement is paramount, as we consider the parent-school relationship to be of huge importance for the child to become fulfilled in our setting. L'Ecole de Battersea offers a great variety of cultural, artistic, and sporting activities as personal development is considered to be as important as academic excellence. The school is "homologuée" and follows the French National Curriculum combined with certain elements of the English Curriculum. Children are involved in French and English subjects and languages every day of the week. Pupils can join the school at age three or at age six when they leave L'Ecole des Petits Fulham or when they arrive from another school. The school also tries to accommodate, where possible, new pupils arriving during the year and at various stages of their primary education. In Grande Section (12ème) a compulsory medical check takes place at school during the academic year. A parent will be asked to be present during this consultation. L'Ecole de Battersea is inspected by the Inspector for French National Education in Western Northern Europe and Scandinavia (I.E) as well as by the Office for Standards Education, Children's Services and Skills (OFSTED). L’Ecole des Petits & L’Ecole de Battersea is an independent school that offers a French bilingual education to pupils from 3 to 6 at Fulham and 3 to 11 at Battersea. We are an “Ecole Homologuée”: our school is officially recognized by the French. Department of Education (Ministère de l’Education Nationale) and has a partnership with A.E.F.E. (Agence pour l’Enseignement du Français à l’Etranger) as such is part of the French Réseau in London. We are subject to regular inspections and training from the Inspector for French National Education, whilst retaining our independence. As an “Ecole Homologuée”, we are obliged to strictly follow the French Education system, as laid down in the programs of L’Education Nationale Francaise. We are unable to comply with the English Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, and in 2012 we received an Exemption from having to meet these in the areas of teaching and learning from the Department for Education. Whilst we have the same ultimate objectives, the English and French methodology of teaching and timescales for achieving certain levels of achievement are quite different. This has been recognized and accepted by both systems but is in no way detrimental to children’s progress. Alongside this, the school incorporates various aspects of the English system and English culture into the learning process of all the children. The school has a strong international flavor, with lessons being given in both English and French daily, and through this, the children learn an awareness of both cultures. Our teachers are native speakers, so not only do they bring their linguistic knowledge to the classroom but also their cultural awareness. This enables the school to provide the diverse and rounded education to its children that it sets out to achieve, and sets them off on the route to becoming bi-lingual and culturally aware, and open-minded. At the end of CM2, our pupils have developed verbal and written bilingual skills that enable them to choose to enroll in French or English schools. As an Ecole Homologuée, our children are guaranteed a place in a school within the French Réseau when entering primary school once Grande Section (for L’Ecole des Petits) or CM2 (for L’Ecole de Battersea) is completed, with most of our children taking this route. Pupils who wish to go into the English school system will be assigned a tutor in CM2 (age 11) to assist in achieving English school requirements. An information meeting is held every year to parents from CP to CM1 to explain French and British curriculum specificities and expectations. The decision regarding this course of action is discussed in CM1. During the first years at the school, a pupil will only receive oral instructions in English with no focus on English writing or reading. Pupils are gradually introduced to reading in English once French reading has been established. As from CE1 (Year 3), pupils start to follow an adjusted and accelerated English curriculum where they start to read and write in English. Pure language lessons are for 3 hours per week but pupils also get exposure to English through the teaching of Humanities that are taught in English (alternating with French teacher) on a termly basis. The objective is for pupils to attain a parallel level in English as in French. In addition to this, pupils who wish to renounce their right to go to a French school, subscribe to the English Preparatory Course (EPC) which is a special provision for Year 5-Year 6 pupils to become familiar with the requirements to pass an 11+ examination. The program is broadly based on the Maths curriculum and in English, pupils work on improving their reading comprehension, creative writing skills, and broadening their English vocabulary. Again, this is an adjusted and accelerated program that provides pupils with an overview of given requirements. Normally parents are encouraged to employ a tutor. It is important to note that Maths teaching always takes place in French unless a child does the EPC course in year 5 where Maths teaching also takes place in English. View full school

At Kymin View Primary School, we value every individual and promote the highest standards of achievement by all pupils regardless of ability, religion, ethnic origin, or gender. We encourage children to think for themselves, placing emphasis on problem-solving, decision making, and becoming independent learners. This booklet provides information on the school, its aims, curriculum, and activities. We are very pleased to welcome you and your child to our school and look forward to a happy and successful association over the years. Everyone at Kymin View is committed to providing a caring and friendly school, a happy place to learn in because happy children make engaged learners who will become equipped with the skills to achieve their very best. We hope that the information within this booklet will be helpful and informative. At Kymin View Primary School, we promote the highest standards of achievement by all pupils regardless of ability, religion, ethnic origin, or gender. We encourage children to think for themselves, emphasizing problem-solving, decision making, and becoming independent learners. Children’s enthusiasm for learning is fostered, as is their pride in their achievements. Individual efforts are valued and celebrated in an atmosphere that encourages self and mutual respect. Confidence in a school comes from knowing and understanding what is happening within it. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunities throughout the year to visit the school on occasions such as concerts, sports days, and Friends of Kymin View Association functions, as well as the Parent-Teacher Consultation evenings. Kymin View Primary School aspires to be easily accessible to parents. A successful school is one where there is a partnership between school and home. If you are at all anxious about any aspect of your child’s schooling, or if you would simply like advice or information, please do not hesitate to contact the class teacher or headteacher immediately. When children join our school, they will enjoy themselves, thrive, and achieve their best in our stimulating, learning environment. We take advantage of our outstanding grounds and take every opportunity to use them to provide motivating activities which will stretch your child’s imagination and allow them to learn through these first-hand experiences. So, if they sometimes arrive home looking less than pristine with their clothes and shoes mucky, or occasionally they scrape a knee, remember they are, playing, exploring, and growing as they learn. View full school

Welcome to Knotty Ash Primary School. We are a busy, friendly school with lots going on. As a one-form entry school, we are small enough to be a family. Everyone at Knotty Ash is very proud of the school's ethos, which values respect and fun, relationships between staff and pupils are mutually supportive. At the heart of everything we do is a belief in our duty to develop the whole child. Our academic expectations are high and we strive to support each child to achieve their full academic potential. We also offer a broad curriculum that values investigation, curiosity, and creativity. Also, there are a lot of opportunities for children to grow as responsible and valuable citizens - as they get older, they have opportunities to be play leaders and reading buddies for our younger pupils, as well as taking active roles in the life of the school e.g. School council, eCadets, librarians. We hold Arts Weeks, Health and Sports Weeks, and themed days to empower children, no matter what their talent or interest. We also have links within the local community (with St John's Church, Alder Hey Hospital, Hope University, and Bright Park) which further enrich opportunities for our children. We aim to help develop well-rounded, confident, and resilient young people so we also offer Massage and relaxation, Guitar (y4-6), and Spanish as part of the curriculum. A very important part of Knotty Ash Primary is our Deaf Resource Base provision. We accommodate 14 profoundly deaf children within the school. While each is an integral member of their mainstream class, we also have the expertise and facilities to cater to their individual learning needs in specially-adapted classrooms. Every child in school, from Nursery upwards, learns to communicate in British Sign Language - a wonderful life skill. We have a school signing choir and are also affiliated with the Liverpool Signing Choir. At Knotty Ash Primary School, we have developed our personalized curriculum, designed to respond to the unique nature of our school. The Inclusive Curriculum is designed to maximize the potential for collaboration: Between children in undertaking collaborative experiential learning, investigations, research, and discovery Between staff in collaborative planning and delivery of subjects through stimulating and meaningful activities English and Maths continue to be taught through discrete lessons, although cross-curricular links are integral to the Inclusive Curriculum. The skills of Reading are taught through texts relating to the Inclusive Curriculum. The skills of writing are applied in Inclusive Curriculum writing tasks. These opportunities are specifically planned for in long-term curriculum maps. Links with Maths, where relevant are made explicitly to highlight practical and real-life applications of the subject. Classes work together in Key Stage Teams to jointly follow the Inclusive Curriculum in paired year-groups. Hence, Year 5 and 6, for instance, explore the same Inclusive Curriculum topics on a two-year alternating basis. This enables class collaboration while also ensuring thorough coverage of the National Curriculum across the school. Across year-groups and within each class, teachers differentiate input and expectation to adequately challenge every child to reach their full potential while providing support to those who need it. View full school

Knightswood Primary School is a vibrant and happy learning environment. Our children, teachers, and support staff work together, learning from each other and expanding the knowledge and skills of our children through an active and broad curriculum that is being developed to meet the four capacities of the Curriculum for Excellence. We wish to nurture our young people to become Confident Individuals, Effective Contributors, Independent Learners, and Responsible Citizens. Our children are valued and their strengths and skills are celebrated. Evaluation is an important tool on our learning journey, and we promote self and peer evaluation for all our learners. Expectations and achievements are high, and all children are encouraged, guided, and advised on how to develop and improve. We are proud of the ethos of respect and care we have developed in partnership with children and their families, and we promote positive behavior through shared values. Our values are Respect, Wisdom, Justice, and Integrity. Children are consulted and are given opportunities to influence the development of the school. We have an active Pupil Council and other pupil groups. Staff, children, and families are involved in setting the priorities for the School Improvement Plan. It is our wish to co-operate and work with families and others who can support the children’s learning in the widest sense, and we take every opportunity to listen to each other to best meet the children’s needs. Bringing learning to life and life to learning. Curriculum for Excellence is now being introduced across Scotland for all 3-18-year-olds – wherever they learn. It aims to raise standards, prepare our children for a future they do not yet know, and equip them for the jobs of tomorrow in a fast-changing world. Curriculum for Excellence enables professionals to teach subjects creatively, to work together across the school and with other schools, to share best practices, and explore learning together. Teachers and practitioners will share information to plan a child’s “learning journey” from 3-18, helping their progression from nursery to primary, primary to secondary, and beyond, ensuring the challenge is smooth. They’ll ensure children continue to work at a pace they can cope with and with a challenge they can thrive on. Curriculum for Excellence balances the importance of knowledge and skills. Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for literacy and numeracy – the language and numbers skills that unlock other subjects and are vital to everyday life. Within classes, children are helped to develop socially and educationally by working in groups. Our pupils may work inability, mixed ability, friendship, and collaborative groups. The groups change according to the area of study being undertaken and teachers use a variety of strategies, i.e. group and individual teaching methods in their work programs. View full school

Knighton House, in Durweston, Dorset is a prep school for girls ages 7-13 years with a pre-prep department for girls and boys aged between 3 – 7 years. Knighton is a relatively small school — with numbers moving between 100 and 130. This has always been part of its strength and its appeal. The individual attention that every child receives here creates a superb start to school life, nurturing confidence and unleashing the imagination — the two things that young people will need most in a rapidly changing world. Knighton is blessed with a beautiful site of some 35 acres on rising chalk download, overlooking the River Stour in Dorset’s Area of Natural Beauty this too is part of what makes the school special. It’s an outdoor school encouraging familiarity with and understanding of nature that stays with pupils all their lives. The plan will consider all the needs of the school and be phased over one, three, and five years. The project will be part-funded from Knighton’s reserves but there will also be a fundraising effort among alumni and former parents. Knighton House is a wonderful school in an idyllic place: we now need the fabric of the school to live up to its surroundings. We want to create a holistic scheme for well designed, modernized campus that reflects the ethos of the school and so contributes to the children’s inspiring experience here. 100 years since women won the right to the vote, there are still pay gaps and prejudices, glass ceilings, and limited expectations. All the research suggests that early experience is key. Too many girls learn too early that there are things they should not try to do or say. The antidote is confidence. At Knighton House, girls lead. In the classroom, in the science lab, on the astroturf, on stage, in the choir, on the school council, and in the debating chamber. At Knighton, girls learn that there is no limit to their potential achievements except their ambitions. Girls graduate from Knighton with deep reserves of confidence — which they will draw on in their senior schools, universities, and in the working world. Wherever in the world, they go and however far their ambitions take them, Knighton Girls know they can try anything and succeed in whatever they put their minds to. At Knighton, a girl occupies every role: not only taking the leads in a play but also being Directors, Producers, lighting, and sound designers. At Knighton, girls lead — whether it is the student council or the hockey team. Pupils are surrounded by positive role models, on the staff, in the parent body, and alumni. At a recent Alumni gathering, it was a thrill for me to talk to former pupils, now dynamic young women, successfully pursuing a broad spectrum of careers in medicine, the law, technology, architecture, and theatre production, among many others: using the confidence Knighton gave them. View full school

Kitchener is a large, exciting, dynamic multi-ethnic school that celebrates the diversity of the Riverside area of Cardiff. The school is very successful and at the heart of this is an ethos that puts the happiness and wellbeing of children first and foremost. We have a strong work ethic and our fantastic team of dedicated staff strives to offer a curriculum that is interesting and fun and enhanced by regular first-hand experiences, enabling everyone to reach their full potential. Our school is very well resourced with a library, computer suite, and interactive whiteboards in every classroom. We are particularly proud of our Forest School which provides children of all ages with a unique and exciting learning environment. There are a large number of after-school clubs that include football, netball, and art and craft. Kitchener has a strong musical tradition and all children are invited and encouraged to take part in the numerous performances that the school gives across the city in such venues as the St.David’s Hall and the Wales Millennium Centre. At Kitchener, we strive to work in partnership with parents, carers, and members of the wider school community. Each person has a role to play and everyone is encouraged and supported to play an active part in all aspects of school life. We all live together in Riverside, learning and caring together to be the best we can. Kitchener Primary School is and will be a school where new and exciting things happen. Children are at the heart of everything we do and we strive to provide a caring, happy environment. Everyone works together to ensure that each pupil has the skills, knowledge, values, and confidence to take their next step. The staff and Governing Body Listen to the child first and always Encourage all children to develop their full potential by stimulating their intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and imagination. Prepare children to play an active and positive role in society by developing their skills, knowledge, confidence, and independence. Promote our values Ensure everyone learns in an atmosphere of tolerance and respect in which they appreciate their own and other cultures. Strive to be a school of excellent teaching, always knowing the needs of each child and supporting them to know their next steps Work together in partnership with parents, carers, and the wider community to ensure the wellbeing of every child. View full school

At Kirkham Grammar School we are convinced that in an environment that currently has a high reputation, we must continue to strive to offer the very best to all of our pupils. When one stands still, one is in effect going backward. Kirkham Grammar is a remarkable school within the North-West educational landscape. In nurturing well-qualified, compassionate, self-assured members of the community, our vision sets out the opportunity to look forward and plan without losing sight of what has come before. Every child travels through our school only once and deserves the very best. The family ethos of the school is fundamental and should be a key factor in driving our plans for growth and expansion. Our seven-year vision views the Foundation from 3 – 18 years as the key to our current and future ongoing success. The school has a particular niche within the marketplace and we must be careful to consider this in our planning. The expectation for any potential family joining Kirkham Grammar School is to join us for the journey from Pre-School through to Sixth Form. Therefore, all the facilities we provide and develop are of equal importance. So what is it that makes such a school so special and unique? The range of opportunities given to our pupils is the main reason for such an envious reputation. The virtue of a school does not depend entirely on its classrooms, the equipment in its laboratories, the number of its pupils, nor even the success of its exam results. There is an unseen influence that is exerted by buildings and surroundings that are beautiful and dignified. These are in keeping with fine honorable traditions and high ideals embedded at Kirkham Grammar School. We offer something intangible but very real, the atmosphere in which we dwell and the pervasive spirit which surrounds us, influences all of which we strive to achieve. Our most recent inspection confirmed what we all knew about Kirkham Grammar School it is the best-kept educational secret in Lancashire. However, we are delighted that it has been officially acknowledged against national criteria that we are working hard to ensure our pupils get the finest education. The inspection found that the quality of the pupils' academic and other achievements and the quality of the pupils' personal development is excellent. Pupils reflect the strong family ethos of the school and demonstrate excellent collaboration in and out of lessons. Pupils develop excellent levels of confidence at all ages, supported by the strong PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Educational) and enrichment programs. Pupils show clear respect for different faiths and diversity, demonstrating excellent levels of empathy and tolerance towards others. Pupils make informed choices, empowered and supported by their teachers. View full school

Welcome to our school. We live and celebrate our Christian life together with the development of each person's full potential in a climate of joy, freedom, respect, challenge, cooperation, and celebration. Our community enriches our lives - children, staff, parents work collaboratively together towards achieving the best possible learning environment for all. Enrichment is intellectual, physical, spiritual, moral, social, and emotional. We promote a spirit of charity, social justice, global awareness, and concern for others. We work for a culture of tolerance where individuals of diverse identities are recognized, welcomed, respected, and cherished. We strive for our children to receive fair and just treatment and equal opportunities, rejecting prejudice in all forms and respecting the rights of others. We demonstrate listening, mutual understanding, trust, reconciliation, healing, and peace. Our children live and work in preparation to lead fulfilling and purposeful life which will contribute to the common good. Our Christian Ethos: This is reflected in our life together - our working, our teaching, and our learning. We are all God's children and through our daily teaching and learning, we discover our gifts. We know that we are loved and listened to by God and one another. We help each other and encourage each other to feel secure, safe, positive, and to look forward to coming to school and learning. The Government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values have been reiterated this year (2014). At Kirkdale, St. Lawrence CE Primary School these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways: Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs Kirkdale St Lawrence places a great emphasis on promoting diversity with the children. Assemblies are regularly planned to address this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Our RE and PSHE teaching reinforce this. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths. Through this, our children gain an enhanced understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society. We are very excited to be one of a group of schools being assessed in March for the Liverpool Counts Quality Mark. At Kirkdale St Lawrence we want all of our pupils to feel confident about their work in Maths and to learn how to use their Maths skills in everyday life. The quality mark is helping us to explore how we can do this even better. At Kirkdale St Lawrence we are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum. We have high expectations of all our pupils and aim to accommodate the needs of every learner. We embrace the fact that every child is different and therefore the education needs of every child will vary. View full school

"At Kingswood, we have the highest aspirations for all of our pupils. Within a community that promotes the importance of shared values, we seek to encourage a real enthusiasm for learning and a spirit of inquiry. Firmly based on Christian principles, Kingswood is a happy, vibrant, and forward-looking school. Intellectual achievement is highly valued, and the pursuit of excellence in other fields is central to the School's commitment to providing the very best all-around education. At the core of a Kingswood, education is our belief that every individual has talents to be discovered and nurtured and that our challenge is to develop these while preparing our students for their future beyond school. "We seek to hold in tension the traditional and the contemporary. We believe that ‘traditional’ subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, History, and Latin should continue to form the backbone of a strong modern education. "Also, we seek to embrace contemporary changes in the curriculum, which is why you will also find subjects such as Computing, Psychology, and Economics on offer. You will also find a strong emphasis on learning languages at Kingswood. We believe that language learning is excellent for the mind, as well as for developing our pupils’ sense of their place in a big world. "We are continually seeking to refine our curricula, to ensure that we teach the best concepts at the best times so that we can help our pupils acquire a deep body of knowledge that will serve them for years to come." Kingswood is a welcoming, inclusive community in which students are challenged to develop their talents while encouraging others to do the same. Kingswood promotes confidence, open-mindedness, and tolerance along with creativity and a spirit of inquiry. Academic achievement takes place within the context of all-around personal development, and high standards are combined with a sense of responsibility and service. Kingswood students excel on a personal level while also making a real difference in the lives of others. The Arts are extremely strong at Kingswood, with excellent art, music, drama, and design and technology departments inspiring true creativity and opportunities to both challenge existing principles and explore new concepts. Drama productions, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, professional masterclasses, and trips ensure that The Arts are celebrated at Kingswood and that standards are consistently high. Kingswood is widely recognized as one of the top schools for sport in the South-West, with students competing at both national and international levels. We are fortunate to have strong links with various professional clubs such as Bath Rugby we work with Team Bath at Bath University so that we can support gifted and talented sportsmen and women in fulfilling their athletic potential. However, our games philosophy at Kingswood is very much "sport for all", and we believe in encouraging all students, whether they be on the A, B, C, or D teams, to be the best they can. Do come and visit and see for yourself what Kingswood has to offer and experience the School’s warm and friendly community first-hand. We look forward to meeting you. View full school

Kingswood Primary School is a 4 form entry split-site school based in West Norwood, South London. Our Upper and Lower Sites have situated a short walk from each other on Gipsy Road. We are the flagship school of Gipsy Hill Federation, a National Teaching School, and are rated as 'Outstanding' by OfstedKingswood is an outstanding school and although this hasn’t always been the case, Kingswood is now a consistently high performing school. We share our high expectations and outstanding practice so that other schools can develop in their journey to outstanding and as such we open our doors regularly to visitors from the UK and abroad in our role as National Support School and National Teaching School. We take this role extremely seriously because educating children and young people is a huge responsibility. Children only get one chance, so from the moment pupils join Kingswood we ensure the curriculum and opportunities we offer them are the very best, that the lessons our teachers teach are outstanding, exciting and that they challenge pupils at every level. By the time pupils leave Kingswood in Year 6, they are confident, articulate, and enthusiastic learners who have a thirst for knowledge and a motivation to learn beyond primary school into secondary school and lifelong learning. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Our team works tirelessly to ensure there are no barriers to children achieving their full potential. We pride ourselves on our high-quality learning environment and resources. We invest so that our pupils understand they deserve the very best and so they can access a broad, balanced and meaningful curriculum. This includes providing a range of trips, visits, and enrichment weeks throughout the year as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. This means that, as well as developing their academic skills, pupils develop their creativity and can express themselves well. Our staff at every level have high expectations of themselves, our pupils and our parents/ carers. Our pupils quickly learn these expectations and are well-behaved, courteous, hard-working, and caring individuals who recognize the learning behaviors and skills they need to do their very best. View full school

Kingswood Prep School (KPS) is situated on a magnificent 100-acre site in Lansdown, Bath, a short distance from Kingswood Senior School. It very much embodies a countryside atmosphere, with open fields and plenty of space for the children to explore. However, it is only a short walk from the stunning city center and all the amenities on offer. A family-friendly day and boarding school, Kingswood balances academic rigor and real objectives for all pupils with the outstanding pastoral care for which Kingswood is known. Many parents comment on the School’s kind and nurturing environment, the absence of pretension, and how happy their children are to attend. Kingswood Prep School is firmly based on Christian principles, and we believe in John Wesley’s vision for community and education at the heart of all we do. We aim to foster positive attitudes and a ‘can-do’ mindset by encouraging children to explore a balanced and holistic curriculum. Our excellent staff wants all of our pupils to feel good about their learning and to be confident about who they are. Believing in yourself while still being kind to others is a key ingredient of a KPS education. Kingswood is a welcoming, inclusive community in which students are challenged to develop their talents while encouraging others to do the same. Kingswood promotes confidence, open-mindedness, and tolerance along with creativity and a spirit of inquiry. Academic achievement takes place within the context of all-around personal development, and high standards are combined with a sense of responsibility and service. Kingswood students excel on a personal level while also making a real difference in the lives of others. The Arts are extremely strong at Kingswood, with excellent art, music, drama, and design and technology departments inspiring true creativity and opportunities to both challenge existing principles and explore new concepts. Drama productions, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, professional masterclasses, and trips ensure that The Arts are celebrated at Kingswood and that standards are consistently high. Kingswood is widely recognized as one of the top schools for sport in the South-West, with students competing at both national and international levels. We are fortunate to have strong links with various professional clubs such as Bath Rugby we work with Team Bath at Bath University so that we can support gifted and talented sportsmen and women in fulfilling their athletic potential. However, our games philosophy at Kingswood is very much "sport for all", and we believe in encouraging all students, whether they be on the A, B, C, or D teams, to be the best they can. Do come and visit and see for yourself what Kingswood has to offer and experience the School’s warm and friendly community first-hand. We look forward to meeting you. View full school

Kingsmead is a good school Situated in East Enfield, Kingsmead is a multi-cultural 11-18-mixed comprehensive school meeting the diverse needs of the local community. We are a National Leadership School whose senior staff share expertise with other schools around the country. We are also a specialist school for performing and visual arts. The Kingsmead motto 'Practise to Perfect underpins the culture of high expectations and supports everything we do and is reflected in the enviable scores for value added by which our performance is judged. Kingsmead students wear a smart, business-like uniform. Classroom expectations of behavior and commitment to learning are high and Kingsmead has received national recognition for its Behaviour for Learning Programme. Academic progress is carefully monitored and parents are informed through termly reports and half-termly progress updates as well as annual parent evenings. Kingsmead benefited from a ten-year building program that provided state-of-the-art teaching facilities for performing and visual arts, our specialism, and all areas of the curriculum have benefited from new or improved teaching facilities. The PE department shares outdoor facilities with the Southbury Leisure Centre, the majority of teaching rooms use interactive ICT facilities and all students have access to ICT and library resources in school as well as online from home. Although there are approximately 1500 students, Kingsmead maintains a personal feel through weekly year group assemblies in the 'Arts heart' of the school, the splendid Kingsmead Theatre opened in 2007. Class sizes are deliberately kept low and learning is personalized through carefully planned teaching groups throughout the school. A full range of additional support is available to students and students’ welfare and academic progress are carefully monitored by experienced Learning Directors of Year. Kingsmead works closely with local primary schools and colleges to ensure smooth transitions and our team of six Associate Assistant Heads work closely with colleagues in other secondary schools to share developments in teaching and learning. Many of our teachers are experienced examiners in their subjects and they share their knowledge of the latest developments in assessment with colleagues and students. Many community groups share our facilities these include church groups, sports clubs, and the Enfield Arts Support Service. The regular Kingsmead Car Boot Sale has been a feature of Enfield weekends for many years. Instead, at Kingsmead, there is only where you are now, where you need to be, and the quality and pace of what you do to get there. Every student needs an idea of what ‘perfect’ looks like and to be willing to practice, to keep failing to get there, but (to quote Samuel Beckett), to ‘fail better’ every time. We want ‘every student to be able to access a university course or a professional career’. That is not necessarily a career as a professional such as a doctor, teacher, or vet, but a career that will take them somewhere and they have a professional attitude toward. View full school